Epson announce new PIM partners

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2001: Epson has today announced new partners for its PRINT Image Matching
system. This time around it's largely software developers and one digital
camera manufacturer - JVC. "Epson is excited to be working with these
companies to support new P.I.M.-enabled products, further strengthening
our commitment to the customer to provide a simple and flexible way to
get the best prints possible,'' said Lisa Graham, product manager, photo
imaging, Epson.

Joining the list of PRINT Image Matching supporters are several software
companies including ArcSoft, MGI, NewSoft, Sanity Software and Ulead Systems
Inc. Adding to the advancement of PRINT Image Matching is JVC (Victor
Co. of Japan Ltd.), as they become the 13th camera manufacturer to license
PRINT Image Matching technology.

PRINT Image Matching technology, which was introduced earlier this year,
ensures that digital cameras and PRINT Image Matching-enabled printers
work perfectly together to create the best possible prints. This technology
is now available in 24 digital cameras, five EPSON Stylus® Photo ink
jet printers and two software applications, including a new application
from ArcSoft called PhotoPrinter 4.0(TM).

"Epson is excited to be working with these companies to support new
P.I.M.-enabled products, further strengthening our commitment to the customer
to provide a simple and flexible way to get the best prints possible,''
said Lisa Graham, product manager, photo imaging, Epson. "The camera,
printer and the software are all integral to the PRINT Image Matching
solution. With the addition of our new partners, we are anticipating a
variety of products and applications that will provide customers with
even more choices to enjoy the benefits of PRINT Image Matching.''

About PRINT Image Matching

PRINT Image Matching ensures that P.I.M.-enabled digital cameras and
P.I.M.-supported printers work perfectly together to create the best possible
prints. With PRINT Image Matching technology, digital camera manufacturers
can set critical image-specific parameters for printing, such as gamma
level, color space, contrast, sharpness, brightness, saturation, shadow,
highlight and color balance, to ensure optimum results from each digital
camera model. The photographer's original intentions are automatically
reflected in the printed image. Anyone can now create photos that are
more stunning with PRINT Image Matching quickly, easily and automatically.

Hardware and Software -- The Power Behind PRINT Image Matching

PRINT Image Matching technology requires the combination of a PRINT Image
Matching-enabled digital camera, printer and software. Many PRINT Image
Matching-enabled products are currently available, including digital cameras
from more than half of the PRINT Image Matching supporters. In addition,
customers can choose from five PRINT Image Matching-compatible printers:
the EPSON Stylus Photo 780, 785EPX, 820, 890 and 1280, all of which include
Epson Software(TM) Film Factory(TM) with PRINT Image Matching support.

With the recent release of a software developer's kit, Epson has provided
the tools necessary for software companies to incorporate the technology
into software applications. ArcSoft is the first company to use the software
developer's kit to incorporate PRINT Image Matching support into their
software product, PhotoPrinter 4.0.

PhotoPrinter is a one-stop solution to getting the most out of color
photo printing. Customers can save time and money by using selected templates
and placing various photos on a single sheet of paper. The same photo
can be printed multiple times, or the sheet can be covered with different
photos. Customers can create their own templates and layouts, and can
add creative borders, titles and effects. They also have the option to
print cards, calendars and fliers, along with a wide variety of other
projects. The list price of PhotoPrinter 4.0 is $39.99 and will be available
in Q4 2001.

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